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Jyutpingwong4 goek3 laap6
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Definition
A traffic warden.
colloquialpeopletransport
How it's used
Derived from the yellow piping on their uniforms, this term is a classic example of Hong Kongers using food names to describe people or roles. It specifically refers to the traffic wardens who patrol streets to issue parking tickets rather than police officers. Using this term signals a casual, slightly cynical attitude toward the enforcement of parking regulations.
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There is a traffic warden issuing tickets ahead, hurry up and leave.
Related words
Common phrases
traffic warden issuing a ticket
Common mistake
Do not use this term in a formal setting or when speaking directly to an officer, as it is considered disrespectful and dismissive. It is strictly for talking about them when they are not present.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
